Haathi Mere Saathi

Haathi Mere Saathi is a Bollywood movie that was released in 1971. The movie was directed by M. A. Thirumugham and starred Rajesh Khanna, Tanuja, and the elephant Raju in lead roles. The film's music was composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal.

The movie tells the story of Raju, played by Rajesh Khanna, who grows up with a group of elephants in a forest. He develops a special bond with an elephant named Ramu, and the two become inseparable friends. Raju's life takes a turn when a group of hunters kill Ramu's mother, and he is separated from his elephant friend.

Raju moves to the city, where he meets Tanuja's character, who is an animal lover. She helps him reunite with Ramu and starts a campaign to save the elephants from poaching and deforestation.

The film was known for its strong message about conservation and the need to protect wildlife. It was also notable for its use of real elephants in the movie, including Raju, who became a popular character with the audience.

The movie's songs, especially "Chal Chal Mere Haathi" and "Dilbar Jani Chali Hawa Mastani," were also quite popular and are still remembered by music lovers today. Overall, Haathi Mere Saathi was a commercial success and is considered a classic of Indian cinema.